Intermittent Temp Lifeguard

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Intermittent Temp Lifeguard to join the Student Life Rec Sports team at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio. This role requires maintaining safety of patrons across multiple swimming pools, performing facility maintenance, and providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR-PR/AED certifications, along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The pay starts at $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR-PR/AED certifications required.
• Previous experience as a lifeguard is important.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and rescue of patrons in and around swimming pools.
• Assist with facility cleanliness, security, and customer service.
• Conduct daily maintenance inspections and ensure facility cleanliness.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title: Intermittent Temp Lifeguard

Department: Student Life | Recreational Sports Administration - JM

Rec Sports Specialist 1 - Intermittent Temp Lifeguard

Detailed Job Description

The Lifeguard is an integral part of the Student Life Rec Sports team committed to a vision as leaders in developing lives of balance, physical activity and well-being. We do our work by celebrating our proud and progressive heritage, delivering extraordinary experiences, while advancing and advocating for lifelong movement on an active healthy campus. We believe in our shared pursuit of inspiring a culture of ‘lives in motion’ one Buckeye at a time.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director – Aquatics Personnel, Programs, & Events, the Lifeguard will be responsible for the safety and rescue of patrons in and around the pool at all times of operation and assisting with secondary duties when assigned. Maintaining a professional demeanor and positive and cooperative attitude is necessary at all times. Must be committed to providing a consistent and high level of customer service to patrons and staff alike. Exercise discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance, including but not limited to, governmental and public relations, legal and regulatory compliance, supervising the aquatics facility; positive and effective communication skills, works and encourages others to work in a safe manner; demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of, and complies with the facility rules, policies and procedures, and consistently and appropriately enforces them. Interacts with student and professional staff in order to understand and foster their values. Oversees the operations, supervision, administration, instruction and direction of the aquatic facility in the absence of full‑time staff. Ability to serve positively in both a supporting role and a leadership role. Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, special events, hard to fill times and holidays; attends monthly in‑service trainings, meetings, fitness swims and bi‑weekly skill checks; maintains all certifications; opening and closing of the facility.

Secondary duties include cleaning, facility/event/equipment setups and tear‑downs, maintenance of equipment, chemical checks, support of lifeguard staff, assistance with all levels of facility operations as assigned.

Duty Description

Maintains the safety of, and when necessary, the rescue of, all patrons in and around the aquatic center’s 7 swimming pools at all times of operation.

Assists with facility cleanliness and security, executes events and program set‑ups and tear‑downs, and provides excellent customer service to patrons; performs and supervises all aspects of the aquatic’s facility operation, including developing and executing programs of water‑related activities, monitoring and regulating pool chemistry, performing routine maintenance; conducts daily maintenance inspections of facility; ensures facility cleanness and security; opens and closes the facility.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR‑PR/AED certifications, previous experience as a lifeguard; ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Availability

This position does not require a specific number of hours per week. The intermittent temp lifeguard works during times of highest staffing need (events, breaks, etc.) when called upon by the lifeguard supervisor.

Additional Information:

Starting pay $18.00

MISSION

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well‑being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location: McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion (0247)

Position Type: Intermittent

Scheduled Hours: 0.2

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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